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cytotoxic T cell
cytotoxic T celln. See killer cell.killer T cell
n. a killer cell that destroys target cells only when specifically activated by helper T cells. Compare natural killer cell. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | cytotoxic T cell - T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill itCD8 cell, CD8 T cell, killer cell, killer T cellT cell, T lymphocyte - a small lymphocyte developed in the thymus; it orchestrates the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells |
cytotoxic T cell
cytotoxic T cell[¦sīd·ə‚täk·sik ′tē ‚sel] (immunology) A type of T cell which protects against pathogens that invade host cell cytoplasm, where they cannot be bound by antibodies, by recognizing and killing the host cell before the pathogens can proliferate and escape. cytotoxic T cell
cytotoxic T celln. See killer cell.cytotoxic T cellA CD8+ T lymphocyte that can destroy microorganisms directly through the release of perforin and proteolytic enzymes. These cells are particularly important in the defense against viruses, rejection of allografts, and, possibly, new malignant cells. Synonym: CD8 cell; cytotoxic cel; killer T cellSee also: cellLegalSeeCellFinancialSeecellSee CTL
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Synonyms for cytotoxic T cellnoun T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill itSynonyms- CD8 cell
- CD8 T cell
- killer cell
- killer T cell
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